Tilix

Tilix is a powerful tiling terminal emulator for Linux that brings advanced window management capabilities to the terminal experience. Built with GTK+ 3, it allows users to layout terminals in any configuration by splitting them horizontally or vertically, with support for drag-and-drop rearrangement both within and between windows. This makes it particularly well-suited for developers and system administrators who work with multiple terminal sessions simultaneously and need efficient workspace organization.

The terminal stands out with its comprehensive feature set including synchronized input across terminals, saveable session groupings, custom color schemes, transparent backgrounds, and Quake-mode drop-down functionality. It also supports advanced features like automatic profile switching based on hostname and directory, custom hyperlinks, and experimental badge support. The application follows GNOME Human Interface Guidelines and integrates well with the GNOME desktop environment, though it has been successfully used on other desktop environments like Unity.

While Tilix offers impressive functionality for power users who need sophisticated terminal management, it's worth noting that the project is currently seeking maintainers and only receives minimal maintenance. This means new features are unlikely to be implemented, and pull requests may be reviewed slowly. Despite this, it remains a solid choice for Linux users who prioritize tiling capabilities and advanced terminal organization features over cutting-edge development.

Installation

# via Package Manager
Available as packages for various distributions - see https://gnunn1.github.io/tilix-web/#packages